Boston University

CIVILIAN DISPATCHER II, BUPD University Police

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

On-call
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Boston University Police Department is a dedicated law enforcement agency serving one of the largest private research universities in the United States. With a focus on community policing, the department is committed to ensuring the safety, security, and overall well-being of the Boston University community, which consists of over 45,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Established with a mission to create a safe and secure campus environment, the department employs a range of proactive strategies and best practices in policing tailored to the unique needs of a dynamic university setting. The department works closely with local, state, and federal... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one to three years of experience as a dispatcher
  • ability to multitask using a variety of database systems
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one to three years of experience as a dispatcher
  • ability to multitask using a variety of database systems in a police communications center
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Duties

  • Dispatch calls for police service
  • answer telephone calls and text messages for requests for police service
  • enter required information into police computer system
  • dispatch appropriate police and emergency personnel response
  • monitor and dispatch police officers to alarm activations on campus
  • disseminate sensitive law enforcement information to officers received through state and federal sources
  • make notifications to the university community of crime information and emergency messages through the university's alert notification system

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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